Principal Data Analyst

Employment type: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Work arrangements: Flexible working environment – hybrid work

Your organisation

The Audit Office of South Australia (SA) strives to help the SA public sector operate at the highest levels of accountability and integrity. We provide timely, relevant information to Parliament on the performance and accountability of SA government agencies and local government through our audits, reviews, and examinations.

Your team

Data analytics is an ongoing focus area for our Office. The Data Analytics team is a small, energetic group with diverse skillsets and a strong strategic focus. The team works on various project types, including establishing and managing automated data collections, audit and corporate analytics work, building and maintaining data analytics apps and supporting analytics learning and development initiatives.

Your new role

As the Principal Data Analyst in the Data Analytics team, you will apply advanced professional and technical skills to undertake detailed analysis of data (system and financial) and the development of data analytics approaches and systems to meet the needs of Parliament and our clients.

You will be responsible for assisting with developing and managing the implementation of strategies that promote best practice data analytics systems and techniques in auditing across the Office. This includes planning and implementing a program of technically complex and specialised projects and a customised data analytics training program across the Office to meet audit and corporate objectives.

• Tertiary qualificationin a related field such as computer science, data management, information systems or information technology.
• Have the ability to apply for and maintain an Australian government baseline level security clearance - Australian citizenship is essential.
• A professional certification in data analytics or an equivalent professional certification would also be desirable, but not essential.

What you will need to succeed

• Demonstrate a comprehensive depth and breadth of knowledge and experience in auditing and data analytics, including technical knowledge and conceptual thinking to identify opportunities where data analytics can be used to solve complex problems or achieve audit objectives.
• Significant experience in performing technically complex data analytics (extraction and analysis of data using contemporary data analytics and visualisation tools (e.g. Tableau or Power BI).
• Demonstrated experience in leading, developing and implementing strategic plans, programs of work, frameworks and policies for a technical data management function and/or team.
• Demonstrated experience in advising on, developing, planning and implementing capability development/training programs and significant change management processes.
• Experience in researching and adopting new technologies and using computer programming languages used for performing data extraction and analysis (e.g. SQL).
• Have a proven track records of building and managing relationships and working under broad direction.

What we offer

• The opportunity to help lead the strategy, policies and activities that are a key initiative of the Auditor-General.
• Competitive salary and leave arrangements.
• Flexible work arrangements including flexi-time, part-time and work from home.
• Professional and personal development opportunities.
• Health and well-being programs and initiatives.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.

What you need to do now

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Submit your resume and a cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining your suitability for the role (including how you meet the essential requirements for the role). Tell us how your experience, skills and values align with this exciting opportunity.

Applications close: 5.00pm Friday 27 July 2025

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Our Office promotes diversity and flexible ways of working. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the diversity of our Office. We are committed to the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and women at the more senior levels.

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The Auditor-General reports directly to Parliament on the audits of state and local government agencies covering financial reports and operations, controls and matters of public interest. Our audits identify whether services and activities are effective, efficient and properly accounted for. We also provide recommendations to public sector agencies on future improvements they could make to deliver better outcomes to the South Australian community.

The Auditor-General reports directly to Parliament on the audits of state and local government agencies covering financial reports and operations, controls and matters of public interest. Our audits identify whether services and activities are effective, efficient and properly accounted for. We also provide recommendations to public sector agencies on future improvements they could make to deliver better outcomes to the South Australian community.

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